How to Visit the Verona Arena: Guide to Tickets, Prices and Opening Hours

With over twenty centuries of history, the Arena di Verona is the undisputed symbol of the city and a must-see attraction. The most convenient way to explore it is with the Verona Card with priority entry, which includes skip-the-line access, unlimited public transport and entry to other key monuments.

In this guide, you will find everything you need to know to plan your visit: opening hours, prices, how to get there, available services and practical tips to make the most of your time at this city icon.

The Verona Arena is one of the most visited places in the city and queues can be long, especially in high season. Therefore, the best option is to buy your ticket in advance.

The most convenient and quickest way to access this monument is with the Verona Card with priority entry, which includes skip-the-line access to the Arena, unlimited public transport and entry to other museums and monuments in the city.

Options for purchasing your ticket

• At the ticket office: go directly to the monument. The disadvantage is that the queues to buy tickets are usually long every day.
• Online purchase: the most recommended option, as it avoids waiting.
• For shows: on the official website of the Verona Arena, you can purchase tickets for concerts and events.
• For sightseeing: the Verona Museums website is the official channel for tickets to the Arena.
• With the Verona Card: in addition to priority entry to the Arena, you will have free or reduced access to other monuments, unlimited public transport and discounts in shops and activities.

If you already know when you want to visit the Arena, it's a good idea to find out the cost of admission. In 2026, the official rates are:

• General: €12
• Reduced: €9 (senior citizens over 60, students, groups, etc.).
• Free: children under 8, people with disabilities with a companion, and residents of Verona on the first Sunday of the month.

These prices remain the same throughout the year, so you can include the visit among the things to do in Verona in October or at any other time of year.

The ticket gives you access to the entire amphitheatre, but if you want to make the most of your time, avoid queues and get around the city without worrying about transport, it is worth considering the Verona Card, which includes the Arena, other monuments and unlimited use of city buses for 24 or 48 hours.

Remember that individual tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-cancellable, so it is important to plan your visit well.

When planning your visit to the Arena, you will find different options depending on the visitor profile and the activity you wish to do. Tickets purchased online will save you from queuing at the ticket office, although for security reasons you may have to wait a few minutes to enter the venue.

Types of tickets for tourist visits

• General and reduced: with different prices depending on age or special conditions.
• Children: free for children under 8 years old.
• Verona Card: priority access to the Arena, admission to other monuments and unlimited use of public transport for 24 or 48 hours.

Tickets for shows

If you want to attend an event, you can purchase tickets for concerts and operas, choosing the location and category of your seat. Prices vary depending on the show, the artists and the location of your seat.

For those who want to discover the Arena at their own pace and make the most of their time in Verona, the Verona Card is an ideal option.

Yes. The Verona Arena is one of the attractions included in the Verona Card with priority entry, the official tourist card that allows you to discover most of the city's monuments, museums and churches in a convenient and economical way.

What does the Verona Card include?

• Skip-the-line access to the Verona Arena.
• Free or discounted admission to other sites such as Juliet's House, Torre dei Lamberti, Museo di Castelvecchio, Basilica of San Zeno and more.
• Unlimited use of ATV urban public transport for 24 or 48 hours (depending on the option chosen).
• Discounts at shops and cultural activities.
• Optional digital audio guide about the historic centre and Lake Garda.

Pass duration

• 24 hours: perfect for a quick getaway to Verona.
• 48 hours: ideal if you want to explore the city at your leisure and visit several attractions.

Please note that access to the Arena with the Verona Card is for a self-guided tour (guided tour not included), although you can enhance the experience with the audio guide included in the official app.

Standard tickets to the Arena di Verona do not include a guided tour. With these tickets, you will have free access to the interior of the amphitheatre and, if you wish, you can add an audio guide for an additional cost to explore it at your own pace.

Ways to explore the Arena with explanations

• Separately booked guided tour: you can book a private guide or a specific tour that includes the Arena, paying the ticket price separately.
• Official audio guide: available when purchasing your ticket online or directly at the venue.
• Verona Card: includes admission to the Arena and access to a digital audio guide that also covers other iconic sites in the city.
• Verona tourist bus: tour of the city with stops at key locations, including the Arena, and audio guide on board.

If you are looking for flexibility, the Verona Card is a very comprehensive option: it allows you to enter the Arena without queuing, travel on public transport and discover other monuments with explanations on your own mobile phone.

If you meet certain requirements, you can access reduced rates for the Arena di Verona. These discounts apply, for example, to:

• People over 60 (with ID).
• Students with a valid student card.
• Children under 8 and people with disabilities with a companion (free admission in these cases).
• Residents of Verona on the first Sunday of each month (free admission).

Remember that proof of eligibility must be presented at the entrance, even if you have purchased your ticket online.

If you plan to visit more places in the city, it may be worth opting for the Verona Card instead of individual tickets: it includes skip-the-line access to the Arena, unlimited public transport and admission to other monuments and museums.

The Verona Arena offers free admission to children under 8 years of age, provided you collect the ticket at the ticket office. If you prefer to book online to avoid queues, a small administration fee (around £1) applies.

For children and teenagers aged 8 to 14, the price is reduced as long as they are accompanied by an adult. These conditions apply to guided tours, although children under 8 still enter free of charge.

Buying tickets online is the best way to optimise your visit to the Arena di Verona. It allows you to avoid long queues at the box office, book in advance and ensure access even on busy days. This is especially useful if you are visiting Verona for one day and want to make the most of your time.

In addition, buying in advance guarantees you a fixed price and the possibility of managing tickets for all members of your group, including children, without waiting until the last minute.

The Verona Arena is open almost all year round, except for a few specific public holidays. According to official information, visiting hours are:

• Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (last admission at 6:30 p.m.).
• Monday: 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (last admission at 6:30 p.m.).
• Days with evening events: early closing at 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m., depending on the programme.
• Closed: 25 December and 1 January.

The time needed to visit the Verona Arena depends on the type of visit you choose:

• Self-guided tour with audio guide: around 45-60 minutes.
• Guided tour: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, as it delves deeper into the history and architectural details.
• Short stop with tourist bus: depends on the frequency of the Verona tourist bus.
• With children: it may take longer depending on the pace and activities you want to do with them.

If you want to make the most of your time, the Verona Card allows you to skip the queues and combine this visit with other nearby monuments on the same day.

To enjoy the Arena di Verona without crowds, it is best to arrive first thing in the morning, right when it opens. Being among the first groups of the day will allow you to explore it at your leisure, enjoy the silence of the place and take the best photographs in soft light and without crowds.

Tips according to the season

• Early morning: fewer visitors and more pleasant temperatures, especially in summer.
• Spring and autumn: mild weather and good light for photography.
• Summer: perfect for combining your visit with events such as the Opera Festival, included in many cultural programmes.
• Winter: fewer crowds, although opening hours are shorter.

The Arena di Verona is located in Piazza Brà, the heart of the city. Getting there is very easy and you have several options:

• On foot: if you are on a guided tour or strolling through the historic centre, you can easily get there by following the signs to the main square.
• Public transport: several city bus lines stop near the Arena.
• Private or hire car: there are paid car parks in the vicinity, although the centre may have traffic restrictions.
• Tourist bus: the hop-on hop-off system includes the Arena in its route and allows you to get on and off as many times as you like.
• Guided tours: some private bus or car tours include the Arena, although many tours of the historic centre are on foot and require you to make your own way to the meeting point.

If you use public transport, the Verona Card includes unlimited travel on ATV buses for 24 or 48 hours, making it easy to combine the Arena with other monuments without worrying about tickets.

• Wear comfortable shoes to visit the entire complex, as you will have to walk around the entire interior to get a broader view of everything the Arena di Verona has to offer.
• Purchase your tickets online and well in advance, this way you are ensuring your visit and avoiding the long queues at the entrance to the complex, with thousands of tourists every year wanting to visit this place.
• If you go in the summer, be sure to attend one of the shows presented at the Arena di Verona, as it is an experience of a different level and category.
• If you are travelling with children or elderly people, take advantage of the discounted and free tickets offered by the venue.
• Ask for an audio guide so you can learn much more about the place you are visiting.
• Purchase the city card, which allows you to visit not only the Verona Arena, but also many other interesting places within the city, at a reduced price.